Bus Driver​/Cover Driver

Bus Driver / Cover Driver

Kenowa Hills Public Schools Kenowa Hills Transportation - Walker, Michigan

This job is also posted in Kenowa Hills Public Schools , and Kent ISD

Job : 4593096
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 10, 2024 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Required Driver certifications in accordance with Michigan law. Must have or be able to obtain a commercial driver’s license with a “P” and “S” endorsement.
• Must have an acceptable driving record and be able to pass the DOT physical, including drug test.
• Continuing education classes must be completed as required to maintain licensing certification.
• Must pass the State of Michigan Skill Test and State written test.
• CPR and first aid certification preferred.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems in various situations.
• Ability to work in a friendly manner with co-workers, parents, and students.
• Ability to read and understand maps.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education Policies.

• Drives a school bus safely and professionally.
• Performs and properly completes pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Complies with all traffic ordinances and regulation.
• Supervises students while transporting them.
• Complies with discipline policies set forth in the School Code of Conduct for Transportation.
• Complies with the rules and regulations of the Kenowa Hills Driver’s Handbook.
• Participates in on-site training.
• Shows proficiency in handling and maneuvering school buses.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is continuously driving on the job. The employee frequently repeats the same hand, arm or finger motions.

The employee will frequently bend, twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing this job, the employee occasionally works in temperatures above 100° and below 32° and occasionally will walk on slippery surfaces. The employee has direct responsibility for the safety and well-being of others. The employee must be able to climb steps and to access all mirrors, doors, windows and the engine compartment.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Pursuant to PA 131, the selected candidate must receive clearance from the Michigan State Police Department prior to the offer of employment. The candidate is responsible for the background check fee.

It is the policy of the Kenowa Hills Public School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation or expression, age, disability, height, weight or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:
Superintendent, 2325 Four Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544, Phone .

Full-Time

$21.25 to $24.51 Per Hour

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Transportation

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Val Conklin , Director Of Transportation
• Kenowa Hills Transportation
• Email: vconklin